? Outlook: The fact that LSU's B-team scored nine runs on Ole Miss ace Bobby Wahl and company says everything about the Tigers. It's a deep club with loads of top-line talent. Were it not for Vanderbilt, LSU would be a worthy SEC champion.

? Outlook: The Hogs really struggled in non-conference but did enough in the SEC to merit the No. 3 seed and were a likely NCAA Regional host until last week's series loss against Auburn. With their pitching (1.90 team ERA), they could go on a run and get a regional in Fayetteville yet.

? Outlook: The defending tournament champion needs its starters to return to early-season form. MSU's starters need to keep it close to allow the strength of the pitching staff - the bullpen - to take over.

? Outlook: After a 4-8 start, the Rebels rallied to get to .500 in the SEC. But losing three of four in the final week has kept the team out of the NCAA Regional hosting discussion. As such, Ole Miss could be a team that's fine with going home early and getting the rotation set for next week.

? Outlook: The Crimson Tide did not make it to Hoover in 2012, but are back in it and have a good chance at making the NCAA Tournament too. This week will be about maintaining and locking down a bid with a couple of wins.

? Outlook: Like Alabama, Auburn missed out on the SEC Tournament last year. But luckily for Hoover, not only are both teams in it this season, but they play each other today. Should be a great crowd to watch Auburn, a relative surprise this season.

? Outlook: The Wildcats likely need to get to at least the weekend in order to have a chance at making the NCAA's field of 64 teams. They'll start senior LHP Jerad Grundy today against Ole Miss, and go from there. But it'll take playing more consistent baseball than UK has played in weeks.

? Outlook: The defending Big 12 champions square off against the defending SEC champs. The Tigers are likely to have a difficult time repeating what they did last year as they lost a lot of their on-field talent.